Stopped in a few weeks ago and got a donut, cinnamon roll, snickerdoodle cookie, and whoopie pie. Paid around $20-25 and walked out with a decent amount of speciality sweets. Loved the cinnamon roll and amazed it is free of all the common allergens besides nuts. Would definitely buy again. Snickerdoodle cookie was quite good, nice flavor and crispy. I didn't care for the donut, I forget the flavor but the texture was a bit mushy and I prefer more of the light airy fried donuts. If you like cake donuts that tend to be a bit heavier you'd probably like them. I also didn't love the whoopie pie. I believe I got a cherry chocolate one and the texture was nice but not sweet enough for my liking. Will definitely return to try other things and am grateful for a bakery where I can get dairy free/gluten free items. read more

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How fortuitous to randomly pick this bakery and realize it is the company that made my all-time favorite gluten free Biscotti. I walked in, had the realization and was thrilled. Also, the staff were incredibly sweet, explaining all of their products, from location to location. In addition, and possibly the best part, they will ship to Oregon! If you are dedicated gluten free, I highly recommend Blooming Lotus Bakery! read more

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I have never had anything here that I didn't like. The fact that I can get gluten and dairy free items here is like a dream come true. It is so rare and the fact it tastes good? Cherry on top haha the staff is always super nice and answers all of my questions. Highly recommend! read more

This bakery has tasty gluten free breads, rolls, and treats! Love this bakery! The staff are helpful and friendly. The location is Shorewood is great, too! read more

We picked this bakery to visit because they make everything without grain, dairy, soy, gluten, eggs, cane sugar, oils, or yeast. What else is left? We had to find out. I can tell you that the pizza muffin is made with Tiger Flour and Buckwheat in the base and includes sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncini, artichokes and other tasty items. It was delicious, and the Apple Bar was amazing! The carrot cake muffin also exceeded my expectations. I was concerned about the toffee frosting, but the flavor combo seemed to work, although my taste buds tasted peanut butter moreso than toffee. Either way, it was solid! I don't like the texture of coconut flakes, so I didn't try thst bar, but my friend liked it. I'm giving 5 stars because it can't be easy to make baked goods taste good without the ingredients that make them less healthy, but Blooming Lotus figured it out! I would go back again, and I recommend you give them a try. They also have a Shorewood location. read more

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I just love the biscuits! As a former gluten lover, their biscuits and breads are so satisfying! Oh and the brownies are to die for! Yum!

The lady at the counter was so sweet and welcoming. I was very excited to try a GF/DF bakery in Milwaukee. Rishi tea was the main event! It was so good. They had some seating available but I was a bit concerned about restaurant not letting customers use their restroom. I'm so glad we drove and not walked there!! They have a great variety. My favorite was their donuts but it was a bit too sweet. Most things had a lot going on. I'm glad I got a chance to check this place out. read more

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They have the best cinnamon roll that I have tried so far. I read all the reviews online before going so I kind of knew what I would get. But when I actually stood in front of the display case, I still felt so tough to make a choice! They didn't have the apricots and fig scone which seems to be very popular among customers who have been there and reviewed, nor anything related to pumpkin today. So I felt relieved that two candidates were already automatically eliminated lol. The lady behind the case is very friendly and patient. I decided to get the Hippie Scone and the cinnamon roll. They are both served warm and have a special vegan-type thick yet soft texture, not over sweet flavors and lots of natural toppings. The Cinnamon Roll is a bomb with creamy nutty fillings. Every bite was delightful to me. The Hippie Scone is less sweet than the cinnamon roll, but has a really nice hint of dark chocolate flavor. My car smelt so good after I opened the plastic box, and I finished the two even before I started my car! Can't wait to try other things here! read more

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Amaaazing!!!! So cool that the entire place is gluten-free & dairy-free. I was in heaven. So many delicious choices I just had to get a smorgasbord. Cinnamon roll, lemon blueberry muffin, hazelnut kiss, turtle brownie, apple cake, biscuits, lemon bar, carrot cupcake, and the classic vanilla. Simply divine. I wish we had a place like this in Utah. The only thing that would make it better is if they had a place to sit down and enjoy the treats. There is my son. read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place!! We love everything we have tried over the years. The staff is awesome and very helpful. I have told so many people about this place, and they too have found they love it! Hazelnut kisses, chocolate cupcakes, the Irish soda bread, the cashew cookies, and cashew bars...and so much more. The smells are amazing when you open the door as well! read more

Tasty healthier bakery with a great selection! LOVE their cashew butter cookies, they are so tasty and have an almost cookie dough texture. The people here are SO NICE, seriously might be the nicest in the game. You can tell their passionate about this business and these bake goods. Walking in feels like a breath of fresh air, with a sunny happy vibe! read more

This place right here! UGH THIS PLACE BLOOMING LOTUS BAKERY IS 100% THE MOVE!!! I can't get enough of their baked goods and they are definitely what I call BLOOMING! I rolled up on a Sunday for some post church baked goodies and I was not disappointed! As soon as I walked in I knew I was going to love this place! When I opened the doors I was instantly greeted by they very friendly staff. They were all following Covid protocols and were very helpful to me as a newbie to this bakery. Now I grabbed a 4 different goodies to diversify what I was trying. Let's just say biting into every one of those baked goods was a blessing! I honestly wish I savored those first bites more because there is nothing like it! I honestly forgot these baked goods were free of grain, gluten, egg, dairy, cane sugar, oils, soy and yeast until after I demolished two of the goodies! I just can't believe something this good can also be healthy. The only baked good I was not a super fan for was an apple pie Danish. For that one I could really taste the lack of dairy and eggs but was still good just not as good as the others. So lets be real here, you have no business not going here! These are delicious baked goods that are actually healthy for you! I'm not vegan or gluten free, but I see no reason why I wouldn't keep going considering how good these baked goods are! read more

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The prices can be a bit steep which is the only drawback here. I personally don't mind if products use processed sugar as long as it's vegan, but I'm sure it's important to some! That being said everything we got was really nice! The apple pie bar was transcedant and so was the turtle brownie, both of which I'm craving. I also got a cinnamon bun that was ok but I think I'm learning I'm more of a "it has to be warm and absolutely covered in icing" cinnamon bun person. it took around $16~ for 3 items, which surprised me as they don't have price tags on the case itself and I felt bad asking. I guess they had a sign with prices but looking back and forth and trying to read the lettering is a pain. Obviously I'm sure they can't lower their prices which i respect, but perhaps they could put price tags in the display case to make things a bit easier on everyone. Also it was funny they forgot to charge me before handing me my desserts. I just stood there really confused til a gal came up to check me out lol. Gotta support a vegan bakery! A delicacy. read more

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Blooming Lotus is hands down the best bakery in MKE! As someone who recently went gluten-free, I was pretty bummed I would be missing out on all my favorite treats. Then Blooming Lotus came to the rescue! While they are a little pricier than buying baked goods from the grocery store - they are well worth it. Their food is "Free of grain, gluten, egg, dairy, cane sugar, oils, soy and yeast" which is a huge game changer for me!! Not only are their items healthier but it all tastes amazing - trust me you'll never want to go back to the conventional, processed bakery items. Some of my fav items from Blooming Lotus are - cinnamon rolls, spice cutout cookies (pictured), apple pie and donuts. read more

Blooming Lotus Bakery - Spiced Cutout Cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Literally the best lemon poppyseed scone i've ever had, on top of that it's healthy and vegan!!! Literally so delicious. Service was also great read more

Um yum. My husband and I came here after I decided to go dairy free. He likes to buy me treats and it's difficult to find something I can eat. EVERYTHING there looks delicious and everything we got was better than it looked. It is pricey, $17 for these 4 goodies, but i'd say it's worth it. We don't get sweets often, so we don't mind paying more for something that I can actually eat. 10/10 will go back! read more

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The prices have gone up so high! $5 for one donut? I no will learn to make my own at this rate

I am not a vegetarian, much less a vegan, and I loved the lemon bars & tiramisu. Also, I can't say enough about the service. The man who initially waited on me gave me detailed suggestions for the brunch I was hosting, & the woman who rang up my purchases insisted on carrying them to my car for me, as I am on crutches after surgery. Will definitely go here again. read more

This bakery is perfect, if you have certain food allergies or/and looking for healthy, fresh bakery options! Located off North Ave., Blooming Lotus Bakery is a grain-free, dairy free, processed sugar-free, egg-free, and fresh bakery! I only know this because I was cheerfully greeted with this introduction upon arriving! Which is impressive on paper, but equally impressive upon hearing and seeing. The atmosphere matched the prompt customer service with an inviting welcome! There were about three employees working in this snug "cafe". They all looked pretty comfortable and happy to be at work. A great indication of the company itself. I was told by an employee that all that is offered for the day is in the food display, and that I would have better luck looking in the food display below than the posted menu above head. There were quite a range of scones, muffins, some cupcakes, cookies, pie (sold full or by slice), "no rye" rye chips, breads, etc. Coffee/ tea offered hot or iced. All displayed with appeal! I chose the lemon poppy seed muffin and potato leek soup (~$6.50). I chose to get my food to go, even though there was plenty of seating there. As for the food, the muffin was semi- moist and firm/thick! It was smaller and great for a snack! The soup was wholesome and fresh tasting. Savory, fresh smell! I added hot sauce for an extra oomph! All in all, I feel satisfied with my first experience at this bakery! I will be returning for the great customer service, great atmosphere, and fresh bakery!! I was so disappointed when I missed the chance to try out Love Handles (previously occupied by). Don't make my same mistake with not trying out Blooming Lotus Bakery! Though, I feel they will be around for quite some time! read more

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Blooming Lotus is a little hidden gem on the East Side. This is a great bakery spot for anyone with dietary restrictions, watching what they are consuming or just looking for a tasty treat! All of their pastries are dairy, gluten, soy, grain and egg free! They only use natural sugars as well, such as fruits to sweeten their pastries. They offer a wide variety of ever changing menu items including donuts, muffins, scones, brownies, lemon bars, cookies and more. I tried the salted caramel carrot cupcake and a cinnamon bun. Both had great flavor, but could have been more moist. The frosting on the cupcake was very thick and had such a great rich flavor. I definitely plan to go back to try more, especially a chocolate donut! read more

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My boyfriend and I went here for an after-lunch snack. He chose a massive cherry danish, and I went with the cashew bar after the lady told me it was the most popular item they sold. Then, while we were paying for our snacks we told her we'd like them to go, and she chuckled and said they would even leave the building. She was absolutely right. We sat down for a little bite before we walked home, and they were divine. They were neither too sweet, nor too "healthy" tasting. I eat tons of gluten and grains and meat and all that, but this was still just a very nice bakery! And my boyfriend loves it because it's not gut-twistingly sweet, but it was enough sweetness to make the perfect finale for our lunch. We can't wait to come back here again! read more

Blooming Lotus Bakery - Cashew bar and a massive cherry danish - Bakeries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've been dying to come here for a few weeks now and finally made it today! I recently completed the Whole30 and was looking for a place where I could get something sweet but not filled with processed sugar or loaded with gluten and dairy. Not always an easy thing to do! Blooming Lotus did not disappoint! I got an apricot fig scone (warmed up) and it was fantastic!! Perfect amount of sweetness, soft and moist. Wow wow wow! I appreciate having this kind of bakery so close to home and will definitely be back for a cupcake (and a cookie, and a cinnamon roll, and a truffle...). Great little spot to sit and enjoy your treat and a coffee. Yum! read more

Blooming Lotus Bakery - Apricot and fig scone. YUM - Bakeries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

So do I love pretty much everything at Blooming Lotus? Yes. But do I also hate pretty much everything there? Also YES. Why? Because I. Can't. Stop. Thinking. About. It!! I was so prepared to be disappointed the first time I came here. Like I walked in, saw the "no gluten no dairy no eggs no soy no nothing" signs, and thought "cool, so this is going to taste like cardboard, ok". But then, not only did everything NOT taste like cardboard- it also tasted like....Dreams? Or rainbows? Or maybe just a beautiful world filled with vegan buttercream and pastry? I think you get my point; this place is the bomb dot com. The muffins, scones, cashews rolls, every type of bar or cupcake or really anything, is just phenomenal. Like, slightly too phenomenal, because now I have their opening hours memorized, and plan my whole week around when I can go get my next fix. TL;DR? It's good y'all. Do yourself a favor, and take yourself and all your gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, allergy-prone friends and relatives there, and buy all of the baked goods you can (but leave a few for me, otherwise imma get real cranky, ok?) read more

YUM! You may be hesitant when you see grain and dairy free but don't be. Blooming Lotus knows how to do it right! Whether you have allergies you are just looking for a way to be healthier, this is the bakery for you. If you like thin crust pizza, theirs is great. Yes, this one does taste slightly healthier but to not have an insanely greasy slice is appreciated by me. It's pre baked so you can throw on your favorite ingredients and be eating in no time. Also, you can pop it in the freezer if you aren't able to use it within the week. Tastes just as good defrosted. I personally love that they use natural sweeteners like dates or honey in their products. I'm a fan of their muffins. Irish soda bread biscuits are a great addition to soup. I paired them with ginger carrot soup and mmmmmm. Truffles are the perfect dessert bite. This is my go to treat for Mother's Day! read more

This bakery is lovely!!! I stopped by this weekend on a visit from out of town. They were doing pickups only, so I gave them a call and the sweet gal who answered walked me through all their breakfast options. We tried: cashew roll (BOMBBBB), blueberry scone, chocolate cherry Whoopie pie, peach cobbler donut, vanilla spice donut. The cashew roll was the winner, by far. But everything was delicious and well made. Honestly, my only regret is not stopping by again the next day before we left. read more

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wow now I finally tried the donuts - the spiced donut with cinnamon glaze was outstanding. So much flavor, perfect amount of sweet and not dry AT all. read more

Blooming Lotus Bakery continues to set the bar for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan baked goods. I've been a customer since they opened several years ago and am amazed by the creative "dupes" they've made for common snacks and desserts. Their Lotus Cookies are like soft, freshly baked Oreos. Their Kick-Ass Krunch reminds me of Gardetto's. Their Pocket Pies are like Pop-Tarts, but without the sugar crash afterward! My new favorite item on their menu is their "ice cream" pie. I've tried cookie dough and pumpkin and both are fantastic. Also, I have to give a huge shout-out to the staff who are so friendly and accommodating! They take the time to ask how your day is going and offer to answer any questions the customer has about their products. If you have specific dietary needs, this is your place. read more

Free of everything Now here's the deal... I made my way to the East Side to check out the new donut shop but they were closed. I walked past this bakery with amazing looking stuff in the case and didn't pay too much attention to the signage - sugar free, gluten free, dairy free, etc. I grabbed a few cupcakes for the family and they did not go over so well. Not sure what the frosting was actually made out of, but I was not a fan either. The cake itself was decent for no sugar, no gluten, no nothing. Perhaps if they had mentioned to me that everything in the case was truly "free" I'd have thought twice about the cupcakes. If I'm back in the area I do plan to check out their cashew bar. read more

By far the best GF bakery I've ever been too and I'm visiting from a big eclectic city that has great food. But nothing like the quality at Blooming. And their customer was bar none, the attention to detail and the cleanliness makes you feel at home. These folks are so great and nice that after I had bought and tasted pretty much one of everything I had to go back to the cashier and tell her what an amazing establishment they had and thanked them once again cause nothing bloated me or got me even slightly sick. Well right after here, I went to Whole Foods and as I was walking back to my car I walked passed the bakery and one of the owners, Lawrence, saw me and ran out to greet me. He wanted to thank me for the compliment I gave them and gifted me a bag of rye chips for having shared my thoughts and expressed how encouraged he felt by my words to his team earlier. So if your in town THIS QUAINT FRIENDLY FAMILIAL place is a must!!! read more

Blooming Lotus Bakery - The scones will transport u in2 heaven. The carrot cake cupcake w toffee cream WOW!!! But the cinnamon roll...Perfection! - Bakeries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Peanut-free!!! Gluten and dairy free as well, though not tree nut free. I found this place while looking for peanut-free options for my daughter. Finally made my way over and it was so worth it! Though scouting for my daughter, I also brought these treats to work as one of my coworkers is gluten-free. Everything was delicious! I think my faves were the cherry danish (so flavorful, good texture, perfectly sweet) and the hippie scones. Will return, for sure, though I wish they had one in Brookfield! Should have gotten one of these at the Corners rather than Goddess and the Baker! read more

A gluten free bakery?! Ugh, this makes me so happy! I just wish I would have tried this place when I lived in Milwaukee. If GF if your thing and you have a craving for some baked goods... look no further! They have a nice variety - donuts, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, cakes, breaks, pizza crusts, etc. Not only do their bakery items look good. They taste good as well! If I am ever in the area with a sweet tooth, I'll definitely pick something up. read more

Very excited that a wheat-free, dairy-free, and mostly vegan bakery has opened up so close to my home! Conveniently located in Love Handle's old location, kitty-corner to Whole Foods, Blooming Lotus offers scones, muffins, energy cookies, and even truffles for those of us out there who have dietary restrictions or are health conscious. Additionally, they serve coffee (hot/iced), tea (hot/iced), and fresh-squeezed lemonade (love). I tried one of their truffles, and it was delicious. The energy cookie I tried was good as well -- although I tend to like mine sweeter. :) I took home the sweet potato and carrot muffins, so I'll have to fill you all in on those once I've tried one. I'm looking forward to see how this business will grow, since it's only been open for two weeks. But I have to say, I am really impressed with how put-together Blooming Lotus seems even though it's a brand new operation. I'm hoping that over time BL will start offering wheat-free/grain-free savory things, like quiche (hint hint!). read more

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My partner and I had been looking for a bakery since we moved to Milwaukee. Luckily at work I had the opportunity to meet the bakery owner, Lars, who asked if I would come and try out his offerings. Since I'm trying to live a better life and be great, I decided trying a grain free, egg free, processed sugar free, dairy free bakery elf be worth a try. My logic was, if it tasted good enough for then to decide to open a bakery, it had to be at least palatable. Glad to say it's more than palatable. I've been back twice since my first visit and everything I've tried thus far has not only been a great "version" of a chocolate brownie but simply great in itself. You know, there are brownies and then there are good brownies...well these are def some good brownies. Everything is super moist, baked fresh and has great flavor. As you can imagine, I really like the chocolate brownie. I also like the apple streusel muffin and the cashew truffle. Oh and the honey cashew cookie and oatmeal cookies are delish. Try anything! You'll be wowed. Oh and the staff is pleasant and the prices are totally reasonable. And a personal perk, its in my hood! read more

Blooming Lotus Bakery - Mini chocolate brownie, apple streusel muffin and cashew truffle. - Bakeries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wifey wanted so low(er) carb treats last weekend we here we came. Super inviting space and the owner was fantastic. Have us several samples and took the time to explain how she makes things at her place. We ate some scones there and brought home a few muffins and cookies. They use nut flour to make make the things we had so very low carb. Also no sugar! They use natural sources like banana or apples to sweeten things. If you have celiac disease, or controlling carbs this is your place. Yumtastic. Will definitely be back. read more

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What a gem! This place is perfect for those of us who go beyond the gluten free craze. Grain free, dairy free and processed sugar free recipes are hard to come by unless you cook at home. These bakers have mastered the balance of health and flavor to create some outstanding treats to satisfy my sweet tooth and carb cravings. I bought an assortment of delectables all I which were top notch. Apricot and fig scones, blueberry scones, chocolate cherry scones, carrot cake muffin with toffee icing, and cashew butter bars with chocolate frosting. Yum yum and more yum. You can buy them in the case fresh or pick up bulk in freezer. Best tip is to let them sit out and warm up or quick 15 sec in microwave to soften them up for best texture and flavor. I toasted the scones which made them a bit crunchy on outside and warm and chewy on inside. Best way to start my healthy day. Inside is cute and amenable to grab a treat and relax. Bright colors and fresh coffee make for a good combo Staff was personable and informative educating about their products and ingredients giving new comers a chance to learn more about this healthy way of preparing bakery food. read more

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Every taste was perfect. A unique place to treat yourself with your friends. I suggest the blueberry cherry frosted muffins with tumeric ginger tea. read more

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Cashew indulgence bar- "crack bar"- I had 4 of them at one time. Very addictive! Brownie are not bad, really like the icing. Great truffles! Cupcake was OK- iceing was good Amazing concept superhealthy!! read more

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Yummy carrot cake cupcake with toffee frosting! They package it cute so even if you just get 2 cupcakes they stay up straight on the car ride home. read more

This is one of my new favorite bakeries. I don't know how long it's actually been in existence but it's new to me. I finally gave it a whirl after driving by enough times and I don't regret it! I've had the chai donut and the lemon poppyseed muffin. VERY GOOD! The biscotti and nutolla are also tasty. The staff is always friendly and super helpful. For the ingredients to be as expensive as they are the prices are pretty modest. Next time you're in the area go ahead and pay them a visit. Healthy AND delicious?? Yes please and thank you. read more

Literally as good as it gets. I've never seen such an amazing list of ingredients, and the cupcakes made us all SO SO SO HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY. I wish I could take this bakery to Chicago with me. read more